The Biden administration has sided with farmers in an ongoing right-to-repair antitrust lawsuit filed against John Deere, asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern Illinois on Monday …
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Judith Gap Producer Named to Cattlemen’s Beef Board
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of 40 new members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Members will serve three-year terms beginning in February …
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Op-Ed: “Right to Repair” Still Needs to be Fixed
by Colter BrownBy Walter Schweitzer, Montana Farmers Union President Recently there has been a media blast by John Deere claiming a Memorandum of Understanding signed with American Farm Bureau Federation provides right …
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USDA Announces Investments to Expand Meat Processing Capacity and Increase Competition
by Colter BrownAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $223 million dollars in grants and loans on Wednesday to increase competition in the meat processing industry. The administration has said a lack of competition …
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Montana Farmers Union: Spurred by Cooperation, Sustained by Community
SPONSORED—Montana Farmers Union is a community within Montana’s close-knit farming communities, working to strengthen family farms and ranches through legislation, education, and cooperation. Grassroots engagement is at MFU’s core, and …
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Bill Jones has been hired to take the helm of the Montana Premium Processing Cooperative in Havre, bringing a lifelong love of agriculture and a commitment to quality with him …
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A series of four Congressional Primary Debates for republicans and democrats entered in the race for Montana’s two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives kicks off April 21 in …
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SPONSORED – Great Falls, MT- Montana Farmers Union is pleased to present the 1st Annual Winter Rendezvous on February 17 @ 6 pm at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. …
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MONTANA FARMERS UNION Annual convention is back- and better than ever October 29 & 30 at the Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Registration is now open for the 2021 State Convention! Registration Information: …
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Biofuel Designation for Canola Presents Opportunity for Farmers
by Colter BrownThe Environmental Protection Agency announced its regulatory agenda for this year, which includes designating renewable diesel fuels derived from canola oil as “advanced biofuels” under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS). …